1980s Maps of Roscommon County, Michigan

Explore 6 historic maps of Roscommon County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Roscommon County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Roscommon County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Roscommon County, MI maps

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  1. 1983 Map of Meads Landing, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Meads Landing, 1984 Print
    1983 Meads Landing
    1984 Print · USGS
    Upper Michigan's lake country in the early eighties shows a landscape of state forests and sprawling wetlands between the Great Lakes. You can locate family history at Heidemann Cem, trace the oil production at the Enterprise Oil Field, or find old river crossings near the Covered Bridge.

  2. 1983 Map of Houghton Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Houghton Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Houghton Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    Houghton Lake and its surrounding wetlands are shown in detail during the early 1980s as the area balanced recreation with state forest management. Researchers can trace local development in Houghton Lake Heights, find the Township Cem, or locate the inland settlement of Nellsville.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1983 Map of Houghton Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Houghton Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Houghton Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the Michigan heartland around Houghton Lake was a patchwork of state forest and growing lakeside resorts. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of communities like West Branch and Rose City alongside landmarks like Roscommon County Airfield.

  4. 1983 Map of Cooperton, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Cooperton, 1984 Print
    1983 Cooperton
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Muskegon River oxbows through the Michigan timberlands in the early eighties, marking the intersection of the Missaukee, Roscommon, and Clare county lines. Researchers can trace forest development near Cooperton and locate remote sites like Wraco Lodge Lake and the Bear Creek Dam.

  5. 1983 Map of Grayling, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Grayling, 1984 Print
    1983 Grayling
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the early eighties, this Northern Michigan interior was a hub for forestry, military training, and river recreation. Researchers can trace the sprawling boundaries of Camp Grayling and locate historic markers like Hartwick Pines and Otsego Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    1989 Traverse City
    1990 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s lake-country and forest lands are captured in the late eighties as seasonal tourism and timber hubs expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Ann Arbor RR, the boundaries of Camp Grayling, and settlements like Elk Rapids and Manton.

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